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Hael’s P.O.V.The moment I stepped into my father’s office; I knew something was wrong.If it wasn’t from the cigar smoke hovering in the air, twisting and curling to form an army of demonic faces, then it was from the darkness plaguing Macon and my father’s eyes.My father only ever smoked cigars when he was on the verge of murdering someone, and not since the early days of my training had Macon stood in on one of our meetings. Now more than ever I needed complete control over myself.The office I stood in was located in the heart of town, and was only ever used for business purposes. Should another Alpha come to visit this was where they would meet.The blinds along the wall of windows were pulled open, unleashing a perfect view of the town in the dead of the night. Stars speckled the sky and a harrowing silence drifted down each and every desolate street.“What happened?” I asked, forgoing any formalities. My father knew my tells just as I knew his.His suit jacket lay draped acros
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Hael’s P.O.V.It must’ve been something bad because her shoulders instantly relaxed under my hands. Her serene expression chiseled away at my anger despite how desperately I tried to hold onto it.She felt safe with me. Not only that, but she’d truly forgiven me for trying to end her life. I couldn’t wrap my head around it. Couldn’t understand how someone could have that much compassion and understanding.Her lips were still puffy from when I’d licked, sucked, and nibbled every inch of them. With guilt tugging her pretty face into a grimace, she rolled her lower lip in between her teeth.“I was with Cole when Arianna showed up at the party. It was too packed for me to make it through the crowd, so I promised him I’d stay out in the hallway. There was a window right next to me, and I just so happened to turn and look out of it. I saw Mykelle, and uh—” As she trailed off, I noticed an odd exchange happen between her and Cole.He looked a bit surprised, his eyebrows raised just a fractio
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Violet’s P.O.V.What a way to kick off the weekend, I thought.After the party turned rescue mission, I was ready to hole up in Hael’s room for the next several days. Too bad, I couldn’t. Even if it weren’t for the Find-a-Mate event, Elijah’s ever constant presence at the house would’ve quickly ruined things.Funny how I wanted Hael to stop hiding our relationship when I wasn’t even remotely ready to explain things to Elijah. I could already see the conversation playing out in my head.Yeah, so what happened was, I sort of caught feelings for Sylvia’s son. I didn’t think it was possible considering he tried to kill me once or twice, but that’s not important. Even worse, I’m pretty sure I’m falling in lo—“Earth to Violet. Can you hear me in there?” Olive waved her hand in front of my face, her black-tipped nails sharpened into points.I blinked, clinging to Olive’s voice in an effort to chase away the awkwardness that came with mine and Elijah’s imaginary conversation.Delaney stood s
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Violet’s P.O.V.I was jostled, forced against Olive’s side as three she-wolves rushed forward. They pressed against the velvet rope, their squabbling growing louder when one of the security guards approached and forced them back.Delaney narrowed her eyes at the three, stepping around Olive and I so that they could see the fury contorting her pretty face.“Do that again and I’ll tear those cheap extensions out.”The three paled beneath their spray tans before pressing against another group in an effort to get close to whichever Original family was finally arriving.An explosion of flashes permeated the night, followed by a barrage of questions that had my head swimming. Through the bodyguards that lined the velvet rope every five or so feet, I could make out a blacked-out SUV. It’s doors had just swung open when everyone started going insane, leading me to believe one of the Original families had finally arrived.“Thanks for sticking with me tonight.” Olive said, tightening her grip o
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Violet’s P.O.V.The two slithered away, the crowd parting for them as though they too sensed the serpents hiding beneath the shimmery, golden dresses.Olive picked her jaw off the floor and snarled, “…that shallow, two-faced bitch! Just when I thought she had something redeemable inside of her, she goes and does that. She might be pretty, but she’s got a withered husk for a soul, and don’t even get me started on her mother. That woman…”“Yeah, I know.”“Hey, you’re not trash. You know that, right? Don’t tell me she got into your head, because I’ll spend the rest of the night charming your pants off to prove to you how wrong she is.”I fought a smile and felt my lips twitch. “There’s one problem with that plan of yours. I’m not wearing any pants.”“Well, that just makes it easier then.” She said, waggling her eyebrows.“Let’s get back to Delaney, you flirt.” I teased, poking her with my elbow. “I don’t care what they think. I won’t let those two ruin my night.”“That’s the spirit Ice P
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Hael’s P.O.V.The flash of my phone pulled me from sleep about an hour before the sun was due to rise.A missed call from Cole sat at the top, with one from my father directly below. I rolled out of Violet’s bed, blinking the cobwebs from my eyes. Within seconds I was fully awake, slipping on a t-shirt I’d tossed haphazardly over the back of her armchair.I paused, watching the girl with hair of frost and starlight I’d spent the night holding. She parted her lips, a small sound of discomfort slipping past that had me stifling the urge to crawl back into bed.As much as I wanted to, I couldn’t.An idea struck me late in the night as I watched her sleep. My father wanted the culprit who dared set fire to his warehouse, and I just so happened to have his dead body in my possession.“You seriously didn’t read any of my texts? Why do you even have a phone?” Cole had been griping since the second I arrived at his place.Rather than give him shit for it, I took in the dark circles surroundin
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Hael’s P.O.V.We now stood in the foyer, too far from the front door to bolt, yet close enough to feel it’s pull. The last thing I wanted to do was play overprotective brother with Elijah of all people considering Violet definitely didn’t see me as a sibling.“I appreciate that more than you know. It was good talking to you boys. I’ll try to catch up again soon. Hopefully after the chaos settles.” Elijah winked, straightened his bowtie, and headed into the dining room, towards the sound of my mother’s voice.Up until I spotted Violet in the crowd, the rest of my day had been one big blur. Even the obnoxious flashing of cameras couldn’t block her from view. The mark she’d left on my neck, a delicate sliver of a moon entangled in a sea of stars, throbbed whenever she was nearby.I couldn’t stand to look at her for too long, not with how she ripped the breath from my lungs. There was nothing gentle about her effect on me, and I couldn’t risk letting my father see the truth ahead of sched
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Hael’s P.O.V.I turned away from her just as she sobbed. Mykelle always did have a flair for the dramatics, but this time her cries actually sounded real. None of it mattered, though. Mated to my Beta or not, she’d be punished.But first, I needed to find Violet.I hadn’t made it so much as a step when a set of hands gripped my shoulders. From scent alone I knew it was my father. Shock jumped into the battle waging in my heart, but I refused to let it render me defenseless.Rather than give into him and allow him to push me against the wall, out of sight from the crowd below, I twisted. Ducking under his arm, I clenched my fist and hit him in the gut. I then flattened my hand against his chest and pushed, only stopping when his head smacked the very brick he planned on pinning me against.For a moment, I couldn’t believe I put my hands on him. The last time he used his own fists to discipline me was when I was a child. Much had changed since then. I was bigger now, wider and stacke
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Violet’s P.O.V. Ten Years Later “I’ve got to say, I’m impressed. You’ve definitely improved.” I teased, slipping my arms around my husband’s waist as he stood over the stove. The brisket he tended to had been a twenty-four-hour project of his that he insisted on getting perfect. In fact, this entire dinner tonight had been cooked by him alone. It was his way of proving all my years of cooking lessons hadn’t gone unnoticed. He spun around with a piece of meat in his hand. I went to pluck it from his fingers only for him to move it just out of reach. He shook his head, his ebony hair falling over his brows. “Open up, princess.” I pulled him close, my stomach fluttering as I did as he asked. A groan slid past my lips at the rich, savory flavor. He really had improved in his cooking skills. Another year or two and he’d probably surpass me. One of his arms slid around my waist and remained there as he reached across the counter to grab one of the cupcakes he’d made. Rich chocolate and
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Violet’s P.O.V.Two Months LaterDeep breaths, Violet. In and out just like Doctor Leanna said. There’s nothing to be afraid of, nothing at all.Hael squeezed my hand once, and I looked up to meet his knowing stare. The ring on my left hand twinkled in the sunlight as we walked. It was such a beautiful day, and I didn’t miss the irony of that fact as we headed into the maximum-security prison that loomed overhead.Today was the day of Dominic Harding’s execution.Trailing behind us was everyone Dominic, Alice, and Noah had ever hurt. My Mom and Dad were first, followed by Marcel in his wheelchair, then Sylvia, Olive, Cole, and Mykelle. Even Eric Chen was attending, though he was likely already waiting inside. The execution wouldn’t commence without us, leaving me with plenty of time to mull things over.I turned my head to the sky, drinking in the sunlight that warmed my cheeks. There wasn’t a single cloud in sight. It was as though the Goddess herself knew that today wasn’t a time fo
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Hael’s P.O.V.One Week Later“Hael! You are in so much trouble.” Violet gasped, but I wasn’t hearing any of it.I paused in front of the doorway, the breath sucked from my lungs at the sight of my mate. You’d think it had been days since we last saw one another with how fast my heart was racing, yet it had only been a couple of hours. Her cheeks warmed beneath her pretty pink blush, and she toyed with the ends of her freshly cut hair nervously.The gown she wore was embedded with tiny gemstones that twinkled whenever she moved. I’d never seen fabric so shimmery before, almost like it had been sliced from the night sky. It was worth every penny to see it wrapped around her mouthwatering curves. Her pupils dilated as she took me in, and fuck if I didn’t love the way her breath hitched.I crossed the small dressing room in six strides and pulled her into my arms, her dress whooshing as it slid against my tux. There was so much raw emotion rushing through me that only her presence kept me
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Violet’s P.O.V.The crowd’s chattering came to a halt as the sea of people parted. Voices faded into the distance until only one remained, louder than all the rest. Mykelle groaned from where she sat in the back of an ambulance and covered her face with her hands.“Coming through, coming through! Beta of Alpha Hael here and mate to the most beautiful she-wolf in this place. Come on, people, move it!”Cole shoved his way through the crowd, barreling through the caution tape so quickly that the warriors scattered to seal the breach. A handful ran after him, clearly not getting the memo that he had the authority to be here. Cole either didn’t notice their presence or didn’t care. His eyes were locked on one person in particular.A flutter of something warm and pleasant filled my chest as I watched the scene unfold.Mykelle scoffed at the sight of him, turning her nose up as though she could care less. The blush staining her cheeks and the way she combed her fingers through her hair said
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Violet’s P.O.V.Hael stood from the injured wolf, radiating such pride that I wanted nothing more than to fall into his arms and let him tell me it was finally over. I stumbled over to him when a bloodcurdling cry pierced the air.It was the scream of someone being mauled.“Mykelle, stop!” I shouted in time to watch her fling Dominic’s severed arm across the room.Oh fuck. My stomach clenched as I gagged. The massive wolf stepped off of Dominic’s chest, kicking him in the head with its hind leg. She pulled her muzzle back and flashed her blood-stained teeth. Was she grinning at me?Hael snorted, so I must’ve been right.“I know he’s the one that tormented your family and all, but why couldn’t you just let me finish him? I would’ve made it worthwhile.” Mykelle huffed, now standing between Hael and I with her arms folded over her naked chest. She lifted her hand to inspect her nails, a smirk tilting at her lips as she found her manicure still intact.“Don’t be selfish. If anyone deserve
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Violet’s P.O.V.“You killed my brother.” Alice seethed, her eyes a shock of white across a canvas of blistering red.Hael cocked his head, the grin on his face both dark and playful. With a gentle hand he pushed me to the side, partially concealing me behind his back. The thudding upstairs continued without missing a beat, as did the drip, drip, drip, of Noah’s blood on the carpet.“I honestly thought he’d put up more of a fight, but instead he hid behind his gun like a coward. It’s not at all surprising that his sister’s exactly the same.”I reached out to stop him from goading her when I spotted the knife behind his back. The hilt was clutched tightly in his hand, and from the way his muscles bunched I knew he was preparing to strike. Alice snarled, the sound cracking off the walls of the small living room.“You think you’re going to trick me into dropping my gun? Please, I’m no fool. You know what? I’m actually thankful my whore of a sister survived when Noah threw her into that fi
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Hael’s P.O.V.You’re never going to see her again.The fuck I wouldn’t.I scrambled off of Holden’s body, kicking the bastard in the head for good measure. He had said his name was Noah—the Noah. Absolute fury rushed through me, all of it directed at myself. How many times had he been within sniffing distance of Violet? Too many to count.He tried to kiss her. His fucking half-sister. Man, the guy really was messed up. Should’ve trusted my gut about him, but it was much too late for that.Marcel groaned as I turned him over, his face slathered with his own blood. With my fingers pressed against his throat, I felt around until I registered a small flutter. Atticus’s Beta had taken half a dozen bullets for me. The feeling it left me with was uncomfortable as fuck.“You stupid, lucky asshole. I really hate owing people.” I muttered as I swiped his phone off the floor.The first call I made was for an ambulance, while the second was to Cole. Thank fuck I’d memorized his number considering
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Violet’s P.O.V.Dominic stood from his crouch and offered me his hand. While I wanted to bite him and tear a few fingers off as revenge for Olive, I didn’t. I swallowed the disgust that rose from this never-ending pit in my stomach and accepted his help.He didn’t let go though, not for several seconds.“I know you likely have mixed feelings for Hael, but I promise you this is for the best. You trusted me once, and I know that trust will return in due time. Still I feel the need to apologize.” His shoulders fell as he sighed, those dark brows furrowing.“Apologize for what?” Such a stupid question, but what didn’t he have to apologize for? He ruined my family’s life. That didn’t just call for an apology. It called for fucking vengeance.There was such genuine guilt on his face that my heart cried out in response.Dominic ran his hand down his jaw, clenching it as he spoke. “If I hadn’t been so absent, I would’ve noticed the signs. Hael was manipulating you this entire time, just as At
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Violet’s P.O.V.The eyes I stared into were Elijah’s, the same man who had raised me these past ten years, but his face was no longer his own. Now that I had seen the mask fall, I’d never be able to go back to who I’d once been.It tore my heart in two to know that the man who had written those terrible letters to my Mom was also the man who had bought me my first cookbook. Elijah—it had been Elijah all along. Behind those soft eyes and his kind smile was the darkest kind of monster.No matter what I felt for him, I would not let him take me. If that meant playing into his sick fantasy, then so be it.I inched my way across the carpet, as far away from my vomit as I could get. The stench alone would make it impossible to speak without gagging. Elijah hovered over me, still on his knees with his hands out in that placating gesture. The sight of it made me sick.“I don’t understand how this is happening. You—You had us both. You had me at the cabin and my mother…” There was no need to f
